Soccer Programs

Kickers

Our U8 division of soccer is offered every spring and fall to children who are league ages 6 and 7 (based on
their age as of August 1 of that school year). While still an introductory level of soccer, we begin building
on what they learned while playing in the Kickers division. In the U8 group, children are still divided onto
coed teams with small roster sizes and practice one night per week for an hour. In this age group, they
play on a slightly larger field and with one extra player. This is the first time we introduce the goalie
position onto the field. Now team are play with 6 "field" players and a goalie. Like in our Kickers age
group, they typically play on Saturday mornings and the coaches are on the field during the game instead of
using referees. This way, if an infraction occurs, the coaches can explain to the player what he/she did
incorrectly and they can learn as they play.

U10

Our U10 league is offered ever spring and fall to children who are league ages 8 and 9 (based on their age
as of August 1 of that school year). Games in this age group, while still recreational, have a little higher
level of competition than the previous two age divisions. In our U10 age groups we begin dividing the
players on the boys and girls teams. There is an all boys league and an all girls league. Here they begin
competing against teams from outside of Tega Cay (usually the Ft. Mill area/ Leroy Springs Recreation
Complex). The roster sizes are a little larger than what we have in the younger divisions, and the teams
practice twice a week for an hour. Games are played here in Tega Cay, as well as at the Leroy Springs
Complex. Typically games are on Saturday mornings, with a few games scattered throughout the season on
weeknights. In this age group, we add one more "field" player to the games and play 8 v. 8 on a 70 yd x
40 yd field. We also introduce referees to the field of play at this age group.

U13

Our U13 league is offered ever spring and fall to children who are league ages 10, 11 and 12 (based on
their age as of August 1 of that school year). This age group is very similar to the U10 age group. Here
teams are still divided into boys and girls teams/ leagues. Teams typically practice two nights per week
for an hour each session with game primarily on Saturdays. The games continue to grow in competition as
the children get older. In this age group, they begin playing halves instead of quarters. They also play 9
v. 9 and play on a 100 yd x 60 yd field. Conditioning and continued skill development are the main focus
points in this age group.

U16

The U16 league is offered every spring and fall to children who are league ages 13, 14 and 15 (based on
their age as of August 1 of that school year). This age group is exactly like our U16 age division. They
practice two nights per week for an hour each session with games primarily on Saturdays. They play on the
same size field as the U13 division and are still separated onto boys and girls teams. Again, as the
children get older with each age group, the competition level increases.

U18

Our U18 league is offered every spring and fall to young men and women who are league ages 16, 17 or still
high school (based on their age as of August 1 of that school year). Due to many kids this age either
gaining interest in other activities or playing high school soccer, we combine the players back onto coed
teams. They still practice two nights a week for an hour each session, with games primarily being on
weekdays. This age group does play more week night games than the other age groups as many of the
participants have weekend jobs. In this age group, we will also play against teams from Fort Mill, as well
as, Clover.

Due largely to our partnership with the Carolina Select Soccer Club, recreational soccer in Tega Cay has
grown immensely over the past couple of years. We offer quality soccer programs for participants ages
3-17. We have some of the best recreational coaches in the area due to several training sessions
conducted by licensed, professional coach throughout each season. Our coaches attend at least one coaches
clinic per season, which makes them NYSCA certified. Anyone interested in coaching or sponsoring in our
youth soccer program should contact J oey Blethen. We will provide all the training and equipment you will
need in order to be a successful soccer coach. Also, we are always in need of additional referees for our
games. Due to large increases in registration each season, we have more games that need to be officiated.
We provide training, a jersey, and compensation to all of our officials. Please contact the J oey Blethen
for more information regarding coaching and/ or officiating.

Tega Cay Soccer Programs

Our U6 Kickers divison is offered every spring and fall to children who are league ages 4 and 5 (age as of
August 1 of that school year). This program is a great way to build on what they learned in the rookie
program. Children participating in Kickers will learn the basic fundamentals of soccer (dribbling, kicking and
passing), while also learning game play. The Kickers will meet twice a week. Practices will be conducted by
the Carolina Select staff every other week while your team's coach will hold the other practice. Practices
will be held during the week with games being played on Saturday morning. The season will typically last
for 8 weeks. The coaches will be on the field during all of the games to instruct the kids.

Our Rookie division is offered every spring and fall to children who are league age 3 and 4 years (age as of
August 1 of that school year). This program is a great way to introduce your child to the game of
soccer. The rookies will meet every Monday or Wednesday evening during the season for 65 minutes. They
will receive special instruction from Carolina Select coaches. The first 15 minutes are spent teaching a new
skill (dribbling, shooting, passing). At the conclusion of the clinic portion of the day, the teams will play a
game. The following fall, they will have the opportunity to move into our U6 Kickers division.

Rookies